Why thousands of UAW autoworkers are voting 'no' on Big 3's 'life-changing' contracts

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Autoworkers at the Big 3 once set the gold standard for middle class life, with good wages and lifelong benefits. But that hasn't been true for a long time.

Now the question is: Can the record contracts that have emerged from the United Auto Workers strike actually turn things around?

While raises of 25% or more, cost of living allowances tied to inflation, and increased 401(k) retirement contributions are impressive wins — more than the union has gotten in the past 22 years combined — many autoworkers note the gains only partially make up for what was lost over decades of concessions.